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Method and apparatus for adjusting die clearance

US4514348A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 16, 1982
Grant dateApr 30, 1985
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Expiry dateSep 16, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C2948/92904
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for adjusting die clearance for an extruder producing a sheet in a die having an adjusting device for adjusting the die clearance between an upper die and a lower die, a measuring device for measuring thicknesses of the sheet at a plurality of positions in the direction of width on the sheet, a setting device for setting desirable thicknesses at the positions, an adjusting data producing device for producing data with respect to die displacement to be adjusted from the measured data and the desirable thicknesses, and control device for controlling the adjusting device in order that the die clearance coincides with the desirable thickness. Rough adjustment can be effected by tightening or loosening the bolts while fine adjustment is achieved by heating the bolts with an electrical heater disposed thereabout.

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